How much is the train ticket from New York City to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to San Diego start from R 4 608. The average price for this train route is around R 10 677. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to San Diego?

The average train journey time from New York City to San Diego is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 3910 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to San Diego route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to San Diego?

The earliest train from New York City to San Diego departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to San Diego from R 5 001 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 9h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 3:22 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 934, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

71bus per day

3d 4hAverage duration

3906 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 934 - R 15 376	Average duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 608 - R 65 309	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 356kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 4 608

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to San Diego start from R 4 608. The average price for this train route is around R 10 677. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to San Diego?
The average train journey time from New York City to San Diego is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 3910 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to San Diego?
The earliest train from New York City to San Diego departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

R 10 175

11/12

R 6 726

Today

R 9 571

13/12

R 24 988

14/12

R 9 571

15/12

R 10 295

16/12

R 7 847

17/12

R 31 506

The cheapest trip from New York City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 726

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 6 726 to R 43 698 for a train ticket from New York City to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 7 847, which is on 2025-12-16.